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Museu Picasso
One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Empuriabrava to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Empuriabrava to Barcelona will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 4 buses that leave Empuriabrava for Barcelona on Fri, Aug 28, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 28 the direct buses cover the 124 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Fri, Aug 28 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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BASEOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Empuriabrava to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $31.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$34 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest |
2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Empuriabrava to Barcelona:
A train is $15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Empuriabrava to Barcelona costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 48m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator SARFA S.L. | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator SARFA S.L. | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator SARFA S.L. | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator SARFA S.L. | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator SARFA S.L. | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator SARFA S.L. | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator SARFA S.L. | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator SARFA S.L. | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator SARFA S.L. | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
The table below shows live departures for Empuriabrava to Barcelona buses for today, Thursday, August 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BASE | 7:25 AM Empuriabrava, C-260 / Carrer Tamariu-Carrer Pla de Roses | 2h40 | 10:05 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 7:25 AM Empuriabrava, C-260 / Carrer Tamariu-Carrer Pla de Roses | 2h50 | 10:15 AM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 10:25 AM Empuriabrava, C-260 / Carrer Tamariu-Carrer Pla de Roses | 2h05 | 12:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 12:10 PM Empuriabrava, C-260 / Carrer Tamariu-Carrer Pla de Roses | 2h05 | 2:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 12:10 PM Empuriabrava, C-260 / Carrer Tamariu-Carrer Pla de Roses | 2h50 | 3:00 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 4:25 PM Empuriabrava, C-260 / Carrer Tamariu-Carrer Pla de Roses | 2h05 | 6:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 4:25 PM Empuriabrava, C-260 / Carrer Tamariu-Carrer Pla de Roses | 2h50 | 7:15 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 8:55 PM Empuriabrava, C-260 / Carrer Tamariu-Carrer Pla de Roses | 2h05 | 11:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 8:55 PM Empuriabrava, C-260 / Carrer Tamariu-Carrer Pla de Roses | 2h40 | 11:35 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Empuriabrava to Barcelona run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 but you can travel from only $10 by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:25, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 77 miles (124 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 77 miles (124 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 7:25 AM |
Last bus 9:00 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Empuriabrava to Barcelona by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Empuriabrava to Barcelona buses use the Empuriabrava, C-260 / Carrer Tamariu-Carrer Pla de Roses to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station pair, with some services arriving at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2). Use this guide to compare Empuriabrava and Barcelona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) is 11 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2).
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Elevators, ramps.
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) is 13 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), La Botiga (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0).
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0): Elevators, ramps.
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